Hi Guys. Recently changed from USB modem to a Netgear Router\Modem (ADSL-BB AOL.) Im using ethernet cable to link router to just the one pc- Im not Networking with anyone. Ive just noticed an Icon Ive not seen before in Network dial-up connections panel- its network type (twin pcs)and monitors duration (time connected) plus ammount sent and recieved. Can anyone put me right on this- is it a genuine Item- Im guessing its down to the Netgear router but need to know for sure. Thanks. Best regards. Ed.

I'm certainly hoping you just made up that userid, and you're not really AWOL. Back to the matter at hand, can you post a screen shot? Life's more painless for the brainless.

A mouseover or r-click can be marvellously informative on tray icons - running processes can provide a clue as well If it's not associated with your router, then what do you think it is - some (very) poorly hidden spyware app? Posting really isn't a substitute for the thinking process y'know I'm not one of those who think Bill Gates is the devil. I simply suspect that if Microsoft ever met up with the devil, it wouldn't need an interpreter.

Thanks for reply Jennifer. No Im not AWOL- 11 years exemplary service actually- which in army lingo reads "11 years undetected crime" however- computers were a non-issue. According to AOL- alls well- maybe when Ive been at this game a little while longer I wont need to post (we live in hope). Thanks again- much appreciated:). Best regards. Ed.